Digital & IT Technical Spec 2 - Private Cloud

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead IT infrastructure architecture across private cloud, directory services, backup, and DR planning. The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams to set standards, define strategies, and enable capabilities that align with business goals.

You will translate complex technical concepts into business language, drive IT transformation, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders while staying current on evolving

Qualifications

• Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing global environment.
• Collaboration and influencing skills working effectively with IT and non‑IT stakeholders.
• Proven IT analytical and troubleshooting skills along with attention to detail.
• Experience of development lifecycle and of formal approaches to development (Agile, MSF), project management (Prince II, PMP) and service management (ITIL).
• TOGAF certified or with significant architecture experience at a strategic level.
• Bachelor's degree in IT/computer science (or related area) required.
• Significant experience within the Information Technology industry required -10+
• Enthusiasm about driving IT transformation.

Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: Proficient in solution design with a strong understanding of technical architecture and system analysis across multiple domains.
• Technology Background: Proven experience in technology roles, supported by relevant academic qualifications and hands‑on experience.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a knack for translating complex technical concepts into clear, business‑friendly language.
• Passion for Learning: A proactive and enthusiastic approach to expanding knowledge of current and emerging technologies.
• Relationship Building: Strong ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout the business.
• Creative Problem Solver: A curious and innovative mindset, essential for effective problem-solving and solution design.
• Self-Management: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage your own workload, ensuring timely and high-quality completion of tasks.
• Subject Matter Expertise: VMware VCF, Automation, Configuration Management of Server Workloads

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical analysis

Communication

Learning mindset

Relationship building

Problem solving

Self-management

Subject matter expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/computer science

Tools

VMware VCF

Automation

Configuration Management of Server Workloads

Job description

Position Summary

The role will focus on providing solution architecture across IT infrastructure operations, aligning with all teams within the department (Private Cloud / Directory Services / Backup & Recovery / DR Coordination). Collaborating with other IT infrastructure teams and divisional IT functions to provide guidance and standards for relevant solutions. There is a focus on forming and delivering strategies to enable capabilities and meet business goals.

Responsibilities

This role is subject to Export Control Restrictions (ITAR) and all applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee.

• Technical Expertise: Proficient in solution design with a strong understanding of technical architecture and system analysis across multiple domains.


• Technology Background: Proven experience in technology roles, supported by relevant academic qualifications and hands‑on experience.


• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a knack for translating complex technical concepts into clear, business‑friendly language.


• Passion for Learning: A proactive and enthusiastic approach to expanding knowledge of current and emerging technologies.


• Relationship Building: Strong ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout the business.


• Creative Problem Solver: A curious and innovative mindset, essential for effective problem-solving and solution design.


• Self-Management: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage your own workload, ensuring timely and high-quality completion of tasks.


• Subject Matter Expertise: In-depth knowledge and expertise in the relevant technical domain, positioning you as a go‑to resource for the team:
  
  
  
  • VMware VCF
  
  
  • Automation
  
  
  • Configuration Management of Server Workloads
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

This role is subject to Export Control Restrictions (ITAR) and all applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee.

• Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing global environment.


• Collaboration and influencing skills working effectively with IT and non‑IT stakeholders.


• Proven IT analytical and troubleshooting skills along with attention to detail.


• Experience of development lifecycle and of formal approaches to development (Agile, MSF), project management (Prince II, PMP) and service management (ITIL).


• TOGAF certified or with significant architecture experience at a strategic level.


• Bachelor's degree in IT/computer science (or related area) required.


• Significant experience within the Information Technology industry required -10+



• Enthusiasm about driving IT transformation.

  
  

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people‑first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmatively action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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